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"Mac" Integrated Owners: Are You Experienced?

I have a McIntosh MA6900 and will be auditioning the following interconnects in my system: JPS Superconductor 2, Synergistic Kaliedecope Phase 2, Cardas Neurtal Ref, Wireworld Eclipse 5, and MIT s3i Shotgun.

My system is: McIntosh MA 6900 Integrated (JPS AC+ PC); Simaudio Nova/Chimera Labs Advantage II IC's(Flavor 4 PC); Definitive Technology BP 7002 speakers (Analysis Plus Oval 9 cable) HSU VTF2 mk2 sub. FIM AC outlets/ Shunyata Hydra 4 w/ Shunyata Copperhead PC (to Nova

Do you have experience with any of these interconnects and your McIntosh?
foster_9
foster_9 OP
1,610 posts
 
I have since sold the Mac, purchased and sold a Plinius 9200 and now have a Dussun V8i. I have Acoustic Zen Ref Matrix II IC's and Satori Shotguns. The integrated and cables are all new so I have a long break in ahead before I'll know about this combination.
hgeifman
1,193 posts
 
I am using the Harmonic Technology Pro Silway Mk II balanced Interconnect from my McIntosh MCD205 CD player to my McIntosh MA6900 Integrated Amp with Sonus Faber Grand Piano Domus Speakers. I agree with the above post that McIntosh equipment is not as senstive to cable selection as other units are. I suggest you try different cables and see what happens.
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drubin
3,240 posts
 
Foster_9, that Dussun sure looks impressive on paper. How do you like it? How would you compare it with the Mac and, especially, with the Plinius 9200 (which I am familair with).
foster_9 OP
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Drubin: I haven't set up the V8i yet. Since it's new, I will try and report back after I get it set up and give it and the new AZ cables 100-200 hours to break in.
philbrady
80 posts
 
Foster 9 how do you like the Dussun? I had the 6900 and sold it because it wasn't transparent enough and got a tube amp. Now I am longing for the bass control of the Mac. I auditioned the Plinius 9200 and it was on my short list to replace the tube amp. This Dussun looks like it will be a balance between the Mac and tube amp. What are your impressions.
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